Convert calorie (IT)/second to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to calorie (IT)/second.
1 cal/s = 5.61200895927 hp (water). To convert calorie (IT)/second to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 5.61200895927; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 0.178189309258 cal/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cal/s = 5.61200895927 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 0.178189309258 cal/s
- 10 cal/s = 56.1200895927 hp (water)
- 100 cal/s = 561.200895927 hp (water)
How to Convert Calorie (It)/second to Horsepower (Water)
1 cal/s = 5.6120089592691 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 cal/s to hp (water):
15 cal/s = 15 × 5.6120089592691 hp (water) = 84.1801343890366 hp (water)
Calorie (It)/second to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| calorie (IT)/second | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/s | 5.61200895927 hp (water) |
| 2 cal/s | 11.2240179185 hp (water) |
| 3 cal/s | 16.8360268778 hp (water) |
| 5 cal/s | 28.0600447963 hp (water) |
| 10 cal/s | 56.1200895927 hp (water) |
| 20 cal/s | 112.240179185 hp (water) |
| 50 cal/s | 280.600447963 hp (water) |
| 100 cal/s | 561.200895927 hp (water) |
| 500 cal/s | 2806.00447963 hp (water) |
| 1000 cal/s | 5612.00895927 hp (water) |
Calorie (It)/second
Calorie per second (cal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The calorie, originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius, has been used in various contexts including nutrition and thermodynamics. The use of calories per second as a power unit became common in scientific and engineering fields to quantify energy transfer rates before the adoption of the SI unit watt.
Current Use
Calorie per second is primarily used in scientific research, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications to measure power, especially in contexts where energy transfer in calories is relevant. It is less common in everyday use, having been largely replaced by the watt (W) in SI units.
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (IT)/second in horsepower (water)?
1 calorie (IT)/second (cal/s) = 5.61200895927 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert calorie (IT)/second to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the calorie (IT)/second value by 5.61200895927. For example, 25 cal/s × 5.61200895927 = 140.300223982 hp (water).
What is 10 calorie (IT)/second in horsepower (water)?
10 cal/s = 56.1200895927 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT)/second or the horsepower (water)?
The calorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 cal/s = 5.61200895927 hp (water).